When Gu Xiujing mentioned Fucheng, his tone involuntarily softened.
A stranger in a foreign land, it was truly a feeling of mutual sympathy to meet another stranger.
Wen Baozhu sighed, "I used to look at the stars a lot when I was a kid. But I rarely look up and really look at them since I grew up."
"Yeah, we've been busy moving forward ever since we grew up." Gu Xiujing turned his head to look at Wen Baozhu's face.
There was no lighting outdoors. There were only the orange lamp strings strung up for the engagement banquet and the pale white ambient lights.
Wen Baozhu had a very gentle appearance, a kind of serene beauty that didn't strive for anything.
At this moment, as she looked up at the night sky, her eyes were even clearer and more transparent, like a moon scrubbed by snow.
"Recently... How's your health?"
Wen Baozhu knew he was asking about the massive hemorrhage and fainting before. After all, they hadn't seen each other since that day.
"I've been recuperating for a while after I got back. I'm much better now."
Not wanting others to worry about her, she straightened her body and smiled slightly. "Everything's fine. Thank you for your concern."
When she smiled, she was even more captivating, and the look in his eyes softened accordingly.
When Wen Baozhu mentioned Fucheng, there was always a soft spot in her heart, and the corners of her lips would involuntarily curl up.
Fucheng was her hometown, where her beloved grandma lived and where her memories were.
It was the place to settle her soul.
Maybe it was because her heart was too calm tonight, or maybe it was because she always felt kind towards Gu Xiujing. She talked a lot.
Gu Xiujing listened quietly as she described her memories, nodding and smiling from time to time.
Until a series of small steps came running towards them. Zhou You waddled into view, dressed like a pink and white rice ball.
"Baozhu!" She instinctively tried to throw herself into Wen Baozhu's arms.
Wen Baozhu had already prepared to bend down and hug her. But unexpectedly, the "rice ball" suddenly stopped short.
"I almost forgot. You're pregnant with a baby!"
Although Zhou You was young, she was very cautious towards pregnant women. She just tiptoed and gently hugged Wen Baozhu.
She was afraid of pressing or bumping into her.
Wen Baozhu couldn't help laughing. "A pregnant woman isn't that fragile, especially since I'm only less than two months pregnant."
Since she didn't have much pregnancy reaction, Wen Baozhu herself would often forget that she was pregnant.
"I asked the aunt at home. She said it's the most dangerous time when you're just pregnant, especially in the first three months." Zhou You obviously did her homework. "Baozhu, you should go back to the room quickly, or you'll catch a cold."
As she said seriously, she pulled Wen Baozhu's hand and was about to walk into the banquet hall.
Wen Baozhu laughed. She took off the suit that Gu Xiujing had just draped over her and returned it to him.
Just then, Meng Peiyu walked out of the banquet hall.
She had just met the waiter who was going to bring a blanket to Wen Baozhu. She was also going to come out to look for her, so she took the blanket voluntarily.
Coincidentally, she just saw this scene.
Because of the angle, Meng Peiyu didn't see the short Zhou You. She could only see a man and a woman chatting happily.
It seemed that they were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even notice the people around them secretly observing them.
Meng Peiyu was first surprised. She didn't expect Wen Baozhu to have another male friend.
But soon, she was greatly shocked.
Wen Baozhu was Fu Nian's fiancée and a member of the Fu family. But now she was chatting and laughing with another man, getting overly close. If the photos and news got out, how could Wen Baozhu deal with the situation?
Instinctively, Meng Peiyu quickly walked over and inserted herself between them. "I'm really sorry - may I ask who you are?"
As she asked, she desperately winked at Wen Baozhu. While handing her the blanket, she quickly lowered her voice and said, "Someone's staring at you."
Wen Baozhu draped the blanket over herself. Hearing this, she immediately realized something was wrong and stepped back to distance herself from Gu Xiujing.
The people who came to the engagement banquet were all shrewd, and most of them were friends in the same upper - class circle. Gossips would be inappropriate for her if they spread.
Moreover, if it reached Fu Lian's ears, he would surely get angry again.
Seeing the person coming, Gu Xiujing nodded politely and introduced himself to Meng Peiyu.
Meng Peiyu nodded friendly. "So it's Mr. Gu. I've long heard of your name."
"Mr. Meng has wanted to get into the medical device business in the past two years. We've talked a few times. We're quite fateful." Gu Xiujing said gently.
Meng Peiyu wasn't a brainless rich girl. She had been involved in her family's group business projects in the past few years and knew a thing or two about the medical device cooperation that Gu Xiujing mentioned.
The two chatted for a while and then exchanged contact information.
After the greetings, Meng Peiyu said, "People are starting to leave inside. Baozhu, how are you going back?"
Wen Baozhu almost forgot.
She came in A Yan's car. And A Yan was one of Fu Lian's men. She felt embarrassed to call him again. Since she didn't inform the driver in advance, it was unlikely that he would come to pick her up.
But this place was close to the seaside and a private area. There were no taxis. It would be very difficult to get back to the city without a private driver.
Gu Xiujing saw her embarrassment and offered actively, "I'll ask my driver to give you a ride."
Wen Baozhu wanted to refuse at first, but then he added, "I have to take Zhou You home first anyway. It's on the way."
Zhou You also put on a grown - up attitude. "Baozhu, come back with us. I won't be at ease if someone else takes you."
Looking through the window, the banquet hall was still brightly lit.
The lights were flickering. There were still some guests who hadn't left yet. They were holding their wine glasses, clinking with the newly - engaged couple and giving their wedding wishes.
There was a temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, and the glass was fogged up. It was hard to see the smiling faces of the people inside.
Even if no one said it, Wen Baozhu knew clearly that Fu Lian would accompany Fang Yuan tonight and couldn't take care of her for the time being.
Wen Baozhu blew out a puff of white air and rubbed her hands. "Then thank you, Mr. Gu."
...
On the way back, Zhou You leaned in Wen Baozhu's arms and said she wanted to listen to the baby's heartbeat.
Wen Baozhu laughed and explained to her several times that the baby was only as big as a walnut now and its heartbeat couldn't be heard.
But Zhou You was still very excited. She clasped her hands together and prayed that the baby could be born healthy and safe.
After seeing Zhou You off, the noisy chatter in the car finally faded away. Only the calm sound of the wheels rolling on the ground remained.
Gu Xiujing looked up and glanced at Wen Baozhu through the rear - view mirror.
Without Zhou You's company, she became as quiet as before. She was looking out of the window, looking a bit tired.
It was really true that pregnant women got tired easily.
"I hope you don't think Zhou You is making a fuss."
Gu Xiujing spoke up and initiated the topic. "She's always wanted a younger brother or sister. This was her wish even before her parents passed away."
Wen Baozhu nodded. "I can tell."
Gu Xiujing was silent for a while before saying, "If the plane hadn't crashed, she should have had a younger brother or sister."